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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Salukis versus the Cowboys? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159 points, and Oklahoma State is favored by -10.5 vs. Southern Illinois.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma State winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Southern Illinois Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Southern Illinois dropped their season opener at home, falling 90-80 to Charleston on Monday. The Salukis entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 45-42 at halftime, Southern Illinois couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 45. The Salukis will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward this season.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Illinois put up 80 points, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% three-point shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, the Salukis connected on 25 of 33 attempts, good for 75.8%.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, making 3 of 6 three-pointers. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from three, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 90 points in their last game, despite holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. The Salukis allowed 48% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 20 of their 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois limited the damage, as the other team shot just 23%, making 5 of 21 three-point attempts. However, the Salukis sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws for 75%. Southern Illinois also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Oklahoma State picked up an 80-71 win over St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday, November 10th. The Cowboys were at home and entered the game as -12.5 point favorites. While they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma State led 33-23 at halftime, but the 2nd half saw a lot more scoring. The Cowboys put up 47 points after the break, but they also allowed 48 points to St. Thomas, making the 2nd half closer than expected.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.3% shooting on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 20 of 28 shots, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys with 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Kendall Blue contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Drake Dobbs added 14 points and 4 assists, making 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oklahoma State's defense held their opponents to 27% shooting, as they made just 6 of 22 attempts. The Cowboys also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20, shooting 71%. Oklahoma State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Dragons face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Dragons are hosting the game at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Drexel is favored by -1.5 vs. Elon in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon improved to 10-5 on the season with an 81-68 win over Campbell on Monday. The Phoenix were favored by 7.5 points at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Elon led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Campbell 39-34.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 16 of 19 attempts for 84.2%.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, while Sam Sherry added 23, shooting 88.9% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Nick Dorn chipped in 22 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Phoenix also recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Elon Phoenix struggled defensively in their last game, allowing 68 points while their opponent shot 50% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Elon gave up 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Elon also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. Elon allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drexel’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a 93-82 home loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Both teams scored 44 points in the second half, but Drexel couldn’t pull ahead. The game’s total points reached 175, well over the pre-game O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>Drexel put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points and hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Williamson added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Caleb Embeya was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Drexel sending the opposition to the line 27 times, they only converted 55% of their free throws, scoring 15 points. Drexel also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Pelicans (-138) will host the Thunder (+115) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City is currently on a four-game win streak and has a record of 31-13, while New Orleans is 26-18 and ranked sixth in the West. The Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 241.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on BSNO.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-117 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thunder Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Thunder are 31-13 this season and have won four straight games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 2nd place.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's ATS record for the season is 30-14, including a 14-8 mark on the road. They have covered the spread in their last three road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Thunder have a record of 9-7 and are 11-5 ATS. Today, they are getting 2.5 points on the spread.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder beat the Spurs by a score of 140-114. The O/U line for that game was also 241 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Thunder have played in games with an average O/U line of 234 points. Their games have averaged a combined 235.5 points.</p>

<p>So far, the Thunder have an O/U record of 25-19 for the season.</p><p>So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league. They are currently 3rd in field goal percentage at 50% and are 2nd in three-point shooting at 39%. In terms of scoring, they are 3rd in the NBA, averaging 121.9 points per game.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Thunder have averaged 119.9 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA average in 72.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Thunder are 16th in the NBA in attempts at 22.6 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 29th in the league with an average of 8.6 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Thunder's defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.6 points per game. Inside the arc, the Thunder defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.3% and 36.2% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Will New Orleans Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the Jazz by a score of 153-124. The combined scoring total of 277 points easily went over the O/U line of 240 points.</p>

<p>Today, the Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points against the Thunder. In their 44 games this season, they have been the favorite in 25 games and have gone 15-10 straight-up and 13-12 ATS in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +7.7 PPG.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 22-22. In all of their games, the average combined scoring total is 230 points, which is lower than today's O/U line of 241.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Pelicans have gone 13-12 ATS at home and 11-10 ATS on the road. Their overall ATS record is 25-19. In the Western Conference, they are 6th and 1st in the Southwest Division with a record of 26-18.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 12th in the NBA at 117.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 117.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, New Orleans has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Pelicans are 8th in the NBA at 48%. They are also 8th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 10th in the league in points allowed at 112.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 119.7 points per contest (30th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 10th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.</p>

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